New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John Sarafopoulos

NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1201953
NY reg #

The record in one line

John Sarafopoulos carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1976 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

50 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Washington
registered office, DC

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
-
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1201953
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John Sarafopoulos is registered as bar number 1201953 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Sullivan & Cromwell, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry.

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

The 1976 admission class today

Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1976 class 66.2% 50.9% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1976 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1201953
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 1984

Location & Contact

Company
Sullivan & Cromwell
ZIP Code
20006
Phone
(202) 857-1071

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John Sarafopoulos's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

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Before you rely on this record

John Sarafopoulos carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Sarafopoulos licensed?

John Sarafopoulos is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John Sarafopoulos admitted to the bar?

John Sarafopoulos's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.

What company does John Sarafopoulos work for?

John Sarafopoulos is associated with Sullivan & Cromwell in Washington, DC.

Is John Sarafopoulos in good standing?

No, John Sarafopoulos carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.